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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.
Pale Oyster
Burningbush

White Morel
Japanese Barberry
Mayapple

Wax Balls
Turkeytail

Lilac
Common Garter Snake

Doorweed
Osage-Orange

Buttonweed

Burnweed
Mistflower


Hairy Long Stem Marasmius


Indigo Milk Cap
Horseweed

Eastern Cauliflower Mushroom
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The Columbus ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Bartholomew County, Indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bartholomew County nearby has 3% more documented species, Columbus offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #48 for species diversity among 100 Bartholomew County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th percentile for biodiversity.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bartholomew County County, Indiana
These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Bartholomew County County.